Finding the Third Proportional to 34,540 and 75,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,540 and 75,230 is: 163,855.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,540 : 75,230 = 75,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,540/75,230 = 75,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,540x = 75,230 × 75,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,540x = 5,659,552,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,659,552,900/34,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,855.03
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